This is a CG version of a final project I've done two years ago. Both the initial sketch and final piece were previously done in watercolour. I took the sketch, scanned it and did some practice on colouring.

It took 3 or 4 days along with the usual breaks and distractions. I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Still trying to feel my way around, but I've improved leaps and bounds since 2 years ago when I did that snowman (click, also for richer colour visual). I still have even greater lengths to go, nonetheless.

The concept is rather simple. The world is a puzzling place. We used to make believe we were doctors and teachers, yet when we achieve those goals, we wish we had the time to stop and smell the roses once in a while. Albeit, no roses. Leaves are just the same, no? The puzzle piece at the bottom with the legs was never meant to be, even in the original. It was a way to hide the anatomy problem so the figure would not look quite so awkward.

Media: pencil sketch => Photoshop 7.0 + mouse ;_;